License: Bail Permittee

Department of Insurance Producer Licensing Bureau external site

320 Capitol Mall

Sacramento, CA 95814-4309

(800) 967-9331

A Bail Permittee is a person permitted to solicit, negotiate, issue and deliver bail bonds. Qualifications: - Minimum Age: 18 years - Residency: California residency is required - Pre-licensing Experience/Education: Complete an approved 20-hour pre-licensing course - Entity: Individual Fees: - Application: $1,248 - Examination: $62 - Renewal: $788 - Fingerprint processing: The fingerprint fee at the California Department of Insurance (CDI) test centers is $59. At PSI test centers, the fingerprint fee is $68.95. Other license information and requirements: - Exam required: Yes - Examination information: PSI Services, LLC, schedules examinations for CDI) bail permittee applicants. For scheduling examinations use PSI's Examination Scheduling Service at http://media.psiexams.com/LC/apps/Attention.htm. Individuals may schedule their examinations with PSI either online or by telephone. - Fingerprint impressions: Fingerprint impressions are required for all unlicensed bail applicants - Average Time to Process Application: two to three weeks - Renewal Period: Two-year license term Special License Requirements: - $5,000 Bond of Bail Permittee - Action Notice of appointment - 2 Passport identification photos - Continuing Education: Complete an approved 12-hour continuing education course per two year license term For more information on this license type use this URL: http://www.insurance.ca.gov/0200-industry/0050-renew-license/0200-requirements/bail-permittee.cfm. Authority: Sections 1800 through 1822 of the California Insurance Code.